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D863 BBL

1987 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,927 mi
Last recorded59,927 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD863 BBL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,927 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,918 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 59,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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D863 BBL is a 1987 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D863 BBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D863 BBL registered?

D863 BBL is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 June 1987.

Is D863 BBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D863 BBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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